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Lot 3146:Cooper Navy Model Double Action Percussion Revolver

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3146:Cooper Navy Model Double Action Percussion Revolver

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Estimated Price$5,500 - $7,500

Exceptional, Documented Cooper Navy Model Double Action Percussion Revolver

These revolvers were manufactured after James Maslin Cooper moved from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia in 1864 until around 1869. This example is pictured and identified in R.L. Wilson's "American Arms Collectors: The Percussion Colts and Their Rivals, The Al Cali Collection" on page 115. It has a low brass post front sight, "COOPER FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. FRANKFORD PHILA. PA./PAT. JAN. 7, 1851 APR 25, 1854 SEP. 4, 1860/SEP 1, 1863 SEP. 22, 1863" on the top barrel flat, matching serial numbers on the butt, loading lever, barrel, and cylinder, numbered in the Second Model range with the 3/16 inch longer cylinder, and silver plated brass grip straps. Provenance: The Chris Anderson Collection and Al Cali Collection

ConditionExceptionally fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 80% plus bright original high polished blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. 75% original case colors remain on the loading lever and hammer. 80% plus vivid original case colors remain on the frame. Strong traces of original silver plating remains around the trigger and on the trigger guard, otherwise the brass has an attractive mellow appearance. The grip is fine with some high edge wear and some minor dings. Mechanically excellent. A high condition, well published Cooper Navy that has been in several notable collections and it would be very difficult to find a better example with the most desirable longest barrel produced.

Details

ManufacturerCooper Firearms Co

ModelPercussion

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge36

Barrel6 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened/silver

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL